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A glass jar of papaya jam placed on a decorative tile with a blue cloth in the background.

Papaya Jam

Few things feel as rewarding as making your own Papaya Jam. It’s smooth, golden, and perfect for spreading on toast with a cup of tea.

Course: Jam
Cuisine: Tahitian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 1 kg – 2¼ lbs papaya – cleaned
  • 600 g – 1⅓ lbs granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

  1. Cut the papaya into cubes and place them in a bowl.
  2. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Mix well and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  3. Cook, stirring, for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until thick.
  4. After 15 minutes, add the vanilla extract.
    Step-by-step Papaya Jam process collage showing papaya with sugar, cooking stages, and the finished homemade papaya jam.
  5. While the jam is cooking, put a small plate in the freezer.
  6. After 20 minutes, when the jam appears as if it is beginning to gel, turn off the heat.
  7. Put a small amount of jam on the frozen plate and return it to the freezer for a few minutes. If it wrinkles when you nudge it, it’s ready. If not, cook it a little longer and test again until it’s ready.